Best time to visit Colombia
The best time to visit Colombia is December to February, when its 8 destinations average 83/100 for climate comfort — October is the weakest month, at 70/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 8 Colombia destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Colombia climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83 | 24.7°C | 158 mm | Cartagena 90 |
| February | 82 | 25.2°C | 172 mm | Santa Marta 90 |
| March | 77 | 24.8°C | 288 mm | Cartagena 87 |
| April | 75 | 24.8°C | 333 mm | Cartagena 85 |
| May | 74 | 24.9°C | 430 mm | Bogotá 83 |
| June | 75 | 24.6°C | 457 mm | Bogotá 87 |
| July | 77 | 24.9°C | 478 mm | Bogotá 88 |
| August | 76 | 25.1°C | 431 mm | Bogotá 90 |
| September | 76 | 25.2°C | 362 mm | Bogotá 91 |
| October | 70 | 24.5°C | 438 mm | Bogotá 85 |
| November | 73 | 24.3°C | 348 mm | Bogotá 82 |
| December | 80 | 24.6°C | 238 mm | Cartagena 89 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Colombia destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 8 destinations in Colombia
Colombia — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Colombia?
- December to February. Across Colombia's 8 destinations, January averages 83/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 24.7°C and 158 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Colombia?
- October, averaging 70/100 — mean highs of 24.5°C and 438 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Colombia?
- February, with mean daily highs of 25.2°C averaged across 8 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Colombia?
- July, averaging 478 mm of rain.